DHL Express offers luggage storage as World Cup travelers descend on US
DHL Express and digital platform Stasher are partnering to provide luggage storage for travelers in the United States who are in-between accommodations or destinations and need a convenient, secure drop point. The post DHL Express offers luggage storage as World Cup travelers descend on US appeared first on FreightWaves.
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DHL Express on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Stasher, a global platform for temporary luggage storage, to provide travelers across the United States with a convenient, flexible way to store and ship their belongings. The service launches as people begin visiting the United States for the World Cup soccer tournament.
Through the partnership, travelers can securely store luggage at participating DHL (XETRA: DHL) retail and partner locations across the U. S. About 30 locations are initially participating in the program and the number is expected to expand to around 100 locations nationwide as the rollout continues.
The new service offers travelers greater freedom and flexibility during their trips. Travelers can store their bags at a nearby DHL location before check-in, after check-out, during layovers, or while attending events.
In addition, travelers have the option to ship luggage, souvenirs, or purchases directly to their home or future destination using DHL’s international shipping service. The deal enables DHL Express to leverage existing infrastructure to marginally increase revenue.
“Travelers today are looking for greater convenience and flexibility, and this partnership delivers exactly that,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO, DHL Express U. S. in a news release.
“By combining DHL’s global shipping and domestic retail network with Stasher’s storage and digital platform, we’re creating a seamless solution that allows customers to move freely without being weighed down by their luggage.” Stasher connects travelers with thousands of verified hotels, shops and smart lockers to store their bags in more than 1,100 cities.
Customers book and pay online for short-term luggage storage at these locations. Click here for more FreightWaves/American Shipper stories by Eric Kulisch. Write to Eric Kulisch at ekulisch@freightwaves. com.
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